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Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Seoul needs 'win-win' strategy for shipbuilding partnership with US
South Korea should establish a detailed "win-win" strategy to seize business opportunities amid the United States' push to revitalize its shipbuilding industry, a local business lobby said Monday. The recommendation follows a recent meeting between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and top executives from major Korean shipbuilders HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean Co. to discuss cooperation in shipbuilding. "The Korean government and shipbuilding companies need to present sector-specific proposals aligned with the US government's plans to build new vessels, in order to create mutually beneficial synergies," the Federation of Korean Industries said, citing a new report. According to the report, the US is expected to place orders for between 403 and 448 vessels by 2037, including commercial ships, liquefied natural gas carriers and naval ships. The projected orders include 100 commercial vessels, 42 to 65 LNG carriers, 10 icebreakers, 129 combat ships and 67 vessels for the National Defense Reserve Fleet. The number of US vessel orders is likely to increase further as the country aims to expand its commercial fleet to 250 ships under the SHIPS for America Act, proposed in April. The act also mandates that by 2047, 15 percent of outbound US LNG shipments must be transported on domestically built vessels. Additionally, the US Navy recently announced plans to procure 364 new ships over the next 30 years. In January, US President Donald Trump pledged that the US would order 40 large icebreakers. "Korean shipbuilders should engage in close consultations with the US government when participating in local shipbuilding projects and ensure consistent support from US authorities," Professor Ryu Min-chul of Korea Maritime and Ocean University said in the report titled "Analysis of the US Shipbuilding Industry and Implications for Korea–US Cooperation." Ryu also warned that Korean companies must be mindful of potential business risks stemming from possible changes in US shipbuilding policies. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
17-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Hanwha Ocean wins W2.3tr LNG carrier order from Evergreen Marine of Taiwan
Hanwha Ocean Co. said Monday it has secured a 2.3 trillion-won ($1.59 billion) order from Evergreen Marine Corp. of Taiwan to build six ultra-large liquefied natural gas carriers. The 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit ships will feature advanced eco-friendly technologies by Hanwha Ocean, including dual-fuel engines and shaft generator motors. The deal marks Hanwha's first contract with the Taiwanese shipper, one of the leading maritime shipping companies in the world, which operates over 200 shipping vessels globally. According to Hanwha Ocean, the global shipbuilding industry is experiencing a rapid shift toward LNG carriers and next-generation eco-friendly vessels amid a tightening of environmental regulations. Evergreen Marine's decision to opt for an LNG dual-fuel propulsion system aligns with its strategy to comply with such regulations while maximizing fuel efficiency, according to the South Korean shipyard. Hanwha Ocean said Evergreen is expected to continue placing new orders for advanced vessels. The shipbuilder said it plans to create a long-term business partnership with the company moving forward. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
11-03-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Hanwha Ocean discusses naval shipbuilding cooperation with Thai envoy
Hanwha Ocean Co. said Tuesday it has held discussions with Thailand's ambassador to South Korea on ways to bolster maritime security and shipbuilding cooperation between the two countries. In the meeting with Ambassador Tanee Sangrat held Monday, the company presented its vision to strengthen Thailand's shipbuilding capabilities through cooperation and to expand collaborations with local shipyards. According to the shipbuilder, the ambassador stressed that bilateral cooperation in the defense and shipbuilding industries will help Thailand improve the modernization of its Navy. Sangrat also held a video conference with Thai workers currently undergoing shipyard work training at Hanwha Ocean's training institute in Geoje, about 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul. "We will continue to contribute to Thailand's industrial capabilities and economic growth through further vessel exports and cooperation," said Eo Sung-chul, head of Hanwha Ocean's special ship division. (Yonhap)
Bloomberg
05-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump's Ukraine Pivot Fuels 100% Gains in World's Defense Stocks
Washington has made it clear that Europe needs to defend itself. For some investors, that's a call to load up on defense stocks. Security-related shares have been on a tear this year, with Germany's Rheinmetall AG ranking as the best-performer in the MSCI World Index as money managers anticipate a jump in military spending. The buzz has spilled over into Asia, where South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace Co. and its unit Hanwha Ocean Co. have both rallied over 100% to beat all their regional peers.
Korea Herald
09-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
German shipper mulls placing container ship order with Hanwha Ocean: reports
German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd may turn to South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Co. for its next batch of container ship newbuildings worth over 1.7 trillion won ($1.2 billion), according to foreign news media. Hapag-Llyod is considering placing an order to build six liquefied natural gas dual-fuel container carriers with Hanwha Ocean, global shipping news source TradeWinds reported. In 2021, the German firm reportedly signed a letter of intent with the Korean shipbuilder, then known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., for the construction of six container ships of the same kind. Industry people expect the two companies to sign the deal later this month. Hanwha Ocean said nothing has been decided in regard to the deal. Hanwha Ocean is a shipbuilding affiliate of South Korea's chemicals-to-aerospace conglomerate Hanwha Group. (Yonhap)
